afgørelsen

Afgørelsen is a Danish noun meaning "the decision" or "the ruling." It is used to refer to a final determination in a dispute, whether rendered by a court, a tribunal, an administrative body, or a sports competition. In legal and administrative language, the definite form afgørelsen denotes a specific decision that has been issued and communicated to the parties involved.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb afgøre, meaning to decide or determine. The noun is formed with the definite suffix -en.

Usage: In Danish journalism and formal writing, afgørelsen often refers to a court decision or administrative ruling. In public discourse, it can indicate the outcome of a process or procedure. In sports or competition reporting, the term may be used to describe the decisive result that settles the contest.

Titles: Afgørelsen is also used as a title for various Danish works of fiction or nonfiction. The exact work depends on context, and additional identifying information is typically required to determine the specific reference.

See also: af-gøre (to decide), afgørelse in Danish legal terminology, and related terms for decisions and rulings in administrative and judicial contexts.

Notes: When encountering the term, it is important to use contextual clues—such as the source, date, or involved parties—to determine whether it refers to a generic concept of a decision or to a specific ruling or work titled Afgørelsen.